Device linking for Scalable Capital is a mandatory technical security process that permanently pairs your personal investment account with a specific, verified smartphone. This digital pairing is strictly required to successfully execute two-factor authentication (2FA) and securely authorize financial trades.
For this security setup, you must use either an Apple device running operating system iOS 15.5 or higher (minimum iPhone 6s or 1st generation iPhone SE) or an Android device running operating system Android 9 or higher.
- Verify operating system: Open your smartphone system settings to check your current iOS or Android version.
- Execute software update: Install the latest available software update on your mobile device to satisfy the technical standards.
- Trigger linking process: Launch the app on a compatible smartphone and follow the on-screen security prompts to complete the device linking.